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If you get a bacterial infection..will you have a fever right away as a symptom, or does a fever develop after some time of having the infection. ??
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Fever is Good: Fever can occur as your immune system recognizes there is a threat. Fever is your bodies process to help fight infection and may occur most any time your body feels it needs to help reduce your risk of spreading the infection internally.
Answered 1/12/2019
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